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  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 14 people are interested
 

Volunteer with an Adult with Developmental Disabilities

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ORGANIZATION: Kainos Home and Training Center

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 14 people are interested
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Kainos is looking for volunteers who want to get to know a person with an intellectual or developmental disability. Each year, our clients are paired with a volunteer mentor from the community. Over the course of the summer, the mentor and mentee spend time together at social events that are organized by Kainos. They get to know each other and become friends! This is a low commitment, high reward experience!

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About Kainos Home and Training Center

Location:

3631 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062, US

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Kainos Home and Training Center to assist adults with developmental disabilities in reaching their full potential, while helping them become active, contributing members of the community. To achieve this end, Kainos provides quality residential, vocational and support services, forming an integrated network of training opportunities. Through this comprehensive program, Kainos seeks to meet the needs of the individual, while empowering them with choices so that they may experience a life of dignity and fulfillment. Beth@KainosUSA.org

Description

Residential Living Skills Training: Residents live in one of five group homes where they receive training in practical living skills through a progressive, systematic program. A 24-hour staff carefully supervises the residents in each home, with an average staff to resident ratio of 1 to 5.

Independent Living Program: Adults who demonstrate an ability to function successfully without supervision in their day-to-day routine are helped by a Kainos staff member who makes regular visits to assess their progress, to fine-tune living skills and to offer help and support.

Vocational Training: A variety of vocational training programs helps participants select an appropriate area of interest.

Supported Employment: This program provides job readiness training, placement, on-the-job training and weekly follow-up visits.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
People with Disabilities
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

3631 Jefferson AvenueRedwood City, CA 94062

(37.46408,-122.252205)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 15
  • Can be flexible
  • We are always happy to have volunteers come meet and hang out with our 75 residents who live in group homes in Redwood City. We like to have parties and celebrations!

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